Policies
Employees who have worked continuously (including part-time) at the University for 26 weeks have a right to make requests to undertake any training which they believe will improve their effectiveness in the business and the performance of the business. More information about the right to request training can be found in the current staff site.
Our courses are available to all full-time and part-time employees of the University. Please see our Eligibility to attend University of Exeter Staff Training.
Training for staff at the University of Exeter must be accessible for all. Where at all possible this should mean that the primary training is accessible, rather than creating 'accessible' versions of the training. This approach should be taken in the first instance when designing, procuring and delivering training. The following policy statements are to be adhered to:
- Training must be designed, developed, resourced and procured ensuring that it is accessible to all.
- If the primary training is not fully accessible then alternative options must be made available.
- When procuring or developing training for staff an equality impact statement must be completed.
The course ‘owner’ or department developing or procuring the training is responsible for ensuring it is accessible. Where accessible formats are required the costs fall to the course or department owner.
This policy statement is extant from 1 January 2022. Courses created prior to this date should be reviewed and where at all possible reasonable adjustments made, however they do not currently sit under the specific requirements of this policy. Any current courses that are refreshed or rewritten will fall under the requirements of this policy.
is available to support the procurement, development and design of accessible training.
The mandatory training policy and key information can be found here.
New training that you consider to be mandatory for all staff or a particular role must follow the procedure on the Training design and accessibility page.